"On a cold, gloomy night, twenty-three-year-old Kyoko stands in the rain with a knife in her hoodie's pocket. Her target is Daniel, who seduced Kyoko's mother then callously dropped her, leading to her death. But tonight, there will be repercussions. Following the unsuspecting Daniel home, Kyoko manages to get a rash kidnapping plot off the ground . . . and then nothing goes as planned. The Fetishist is the story of three people--Kyoko, a Japanese...

Jojo's grandmother Lola invites him to join her in the rhythmic tinikling dance, and though he initially stumbles, Jojo finds his footing and joyfully embraces his American and Filipino heritages.

This book's short stories follow the author's life growing up in the ethnic neighborhood of San Pedro Street, across from the City Market in Los Angeles. Some of the stories are true happenings and others are fiction. The fiction stories are written through the author's youthful lens during the Great Depression, World War II, and the post-war eras. They are intended to show that minorities have much in common with mainstream Americans. These stories...

The breathtaking finale of the Idol Pursuits series opens on a pivotal moment in the history of Heather's indie girl group. Bolstered by momentum, the seven musicians venture into uncharted territory as they skyrocket from one success to another. But all is not sunshine and roses. Behind every hard-earned achievement lies a dark cloud that threatens to inundate their progress with distrust and self-doubt. Spirits sink to a low point when their critically-acclaimed...

Children will learn what makes the Lunar New Year special, from the preparation responsibilities, to the celebratory new moon signifying the first day of the holiday, and the festivities that continue in the following weeks. Whether rice balls for family togetherness, spring rolls for a fresh start, or noodles for long life and happiness, this tale has a foodie focus and shows why Lunar New Year is the yummiest celebration of the year, too.

Unending Nora is a love story, though not in the ordinary sense. Having retreated to the streets of the east San Fernando Valley amidst an intense heat wave, Nora Yano, who has lived the first twenty-nine years of her life as a devout Christian and an outcast, strikes up a relationship with a stranger and experiences sexual intimacy for the first time. When Nora mysteriously disappears, her best and only friends Caroline and Melissa, each with their...

As Hollywood's hottest director, Anthony Price is used to getting what he wants. But life hands him a brand-new script when he gains custody of his orphaned niece. Now he needs his wife more than ever-;only, Charlotte moved out three months ago. To win her back, he just has to prove he's ready to put family before his career. Charlotte doesn't know if sudden fatherhood will change Anthony's priorities, but she can't turn her back on an innocent baby-;or...

The Miami millionaire could have anywoman-;but Stephen Garrison intendedto have newly returned Megan Simmons.She'd ended their sizzling affair years ago...;leaving without explanation...;leavingStephen determined to seek his revenge. But his plan to seduce his ex-loverwas met with an unexpected discovery:she'd had his child. And now it wasno longer enough to seduce Meganback into his bed. Stephen had decidedmarriage would be the ultimate payback....

Join Sam Keene on a heartfelt journey of self-discovery in this compelling story. From the ashes of the Vietnam War, Sam's life takes an unexpected turn when she's adopted by an American soldier and his wife, who whisk her away to the bustling streets of Brooklyn. Yet, even amidst the vibrant tapestry of New York City, Sam grapples with a lingering question: Who is she really? After college, Sam's quest for identity leads her to the enchanting city...

Author of such celebrated and acclaimed works as THE SOONG SISTERS, CHINA TO ME, and FRACTURED EMERALD: IRELAND. Now, E-Reads continues to reintroduce Hahn to a new generation of readers, bringing to light her richly textured voice and unique perspective on a world that continues to exist both through history and fiction. Mr. Pan is no highly-placed official. Mr. Pan is the Mr. Smith of China--an ordinary man with extraordinary reach--and China, like...